Don Luigi Formby
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About Don Luigi Formby
On Church Rd in Formby, Don Luigi Formby is an Italian restaurant spread across two floors, with brick arches and murals throughout the dining room. The menu runs to 102 dishes, taking in lamb shank, pork fillet and pollo genovese alongside pollo milanese and a chicken stroganoff. A soup of the day supplements the fixed list, and pasta and pizza also feature on the wider menu. Service is walk-in, with tables assigned on arrival, and the floor staff check in throughout the meal. The restaurant opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays. The two-floor layout, combined with the arches and murals, gives the room a distinct architectural character rather than a single open dining space.
Menu & Prices
102 dishes · mains £4–41- LAMB SHANK£25.00
- SOUP OF THE DAY£7.00
- PORK FILLET£22.00
- POLLO GENOVESE£23.00
- POLLO MILANESE£22.00
- STROGANOFF Chicken£23.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention meatballs, crispy chilli beef, garlic bread with pesto and tagliatelle meatballs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention meatballs, crispy chilli beef, garlic bread with pesto and tagliatelle meatballs.
Customer Review Summary
Meatballs draw repeated praise, called some of the best eaten and rated highly, with garlic bread with pesto and tomato also singled out. Reviewers describe generous portions, authentic, home cooked food and good value, alongside staff service noted as attentive and friendly, with one diner specifically thanked by role for checking in throughout the meal. Multiple reviewers on repeat visits call the atmosphere busy and welcoming.
Customer Review Summary
Meatballs draw repeated praise, called some of the best eaten and rated highly, with garlic bread with pesto and tomato also singled out. Reviewers describe generous portions, authentic, home cooked food and good value, alongside staff service noted as attentive and friendly, with one diner specifically thanked by role for checking in throughout the meal. Multiple reviewers on repeat visits call the atmosphere busy and welcoming.
Featured reviews
- KFW
“We were made very welcome by all the staff at Don Luigis last night when called by chance for a table. The owner Tommy and his team accommodated us at a great table and the service was second to none, really attentive, professional and super friendly. The food was amazing, all freshly prepared to order, very authentic Italian cuisine cooked to perfection. We had Calamari and Tommy's Crispy Chilli Beef to start, Penne Pollo Forno and Tagliatelle Meatballs👌😋 The staff were so helpful we felt very welcomed, this was our first time here and we will absolutely be back...in fact we cannot wait ! Also, great value for money 👍 Thank you for a lovely evening, you should all be super proud of your level of customer service and amazing food Karen and John, Shropshire”
- Allan Muir
“Excellent food and service. Definitely worth a visit if you have never been. I have been twice now and both times have been great”
- Lydia Richardson
“Lovely dining experience with my partner this evening. We were looked after by Raimondo, who advised us on the various specials and made a point of checking in with us regularly throughout the meal. The food was lovely, lots of flavour and very good value. It was excellent to see a local restaurant so busy! Thank you.”
- MOO STAR
“Amazing. From Entry big smiles from staff. Very happy and helpful. The food was AMAZING. The meatballs were 10/10 and the pizzas were 10/10. …”
- Andrew Tranter
“First visit and definitely won’t be our last. Food was so good. Authentic, home cooked food with quality ingredients and big portions. Loved the garlic bread with pesto and tomato and the meatballs were the best I’ve eaten. Great atmosphere and service.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Long-established formal Italian dining venue on 2 floors with brick arches, murals and wall lamps.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet